WGSN, the world’s leading style and trend analysis service, and Fashion Group International will partner to deliver unique insight and essential information to the fashion industry. The two organizations join together to host a not-to-be-missed panel discussion- “Trends in the Creative Process: A WGSN and FGI Trend Discussion Presented by Parsons”- on Wednesday, September 16 at 4pm at Parsons the New School for Design (560 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY).

WGSN Retail and Events Editor, Claire Hamilton, will sit down with 6 fashion experts to discuss the role of fashion trends within the creative process, the marketplace and the customer’s mind. Panelists include Helen Ficalora, owner and designer of Helen Ficalora; Jeff Madalena and Louis Terline, co-owners and designers of Oak; Nicole Fischelis, Group Vice President, Fashion Director of Macy’s; Shana Tabor, owner and designer of In God We Trust; and Steven Faerm, Director, BFA Fashion Design at Parsons. At the end of this in-depth look at the influence of trends the audience will get a chance to pose questions to the knowledgeable group of panelists.

“FGI is a terrific organization that continually supports and educates the fashion industry and represents a great partnership for WGSN, which aims to provide valuable insight to the industry. Our diverse group of panelists will offer unique perspectives on the way that trends impact their business,” said Claire Hamilton, WGSN Retail and Events Editor who will be moderating the upcoming panel.

Fashion Group International is a global, non-profit organization with a membership of nearly 5000 professionals in the apparel, accessories, beauty and home industries. Said Margaret Hayes, president of the organization, “We are excited about our collaboration with WSGN. Our popular Frontliners series gives the fashion community the opportunity to interact with industry leaders in an intimate setting, and this partnership provides an opportunity to expand the series and bring a broader focus to issues we explore, making Frontliners an even more valuable forum in which to address the challenges of the industry at large.”

WGSN and FGI partnership activities will continue in November 2009, when the two groups will produce another impactful industry event.

WGSN is the world's leading fashion and style forecaster. Our 36,000 customers across the apparel, style, design and retail industries — from major international brands to individual designers, trust us to provide accurate trend forecasting, insightful trend and market analysis, global fashion expertise, research and strategies on products, brand extensions, market opportunities and branding. Our clients include: Every one of the Fortune 500 apparel brands, 18 of Business Week's 25 most valuable brands worldwide, 88% of the world's Fortune 2000 style & fashion retailers. WGSN is a brand of Emap.

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